Ginger is an herb with a complex chemical structure and proven efficacy in treating certain medical conditions. So why don’t we know more about it and use it more often? Millions of people in other parts of the world have been using ginger for more than 200 centuries...

Your smartphone can be a real pain in the neck. Here’s why and what you should do about it. Chances are you’re reading this while leaning over a table or slumped back in a chair. Your head is tilted forward; your shoulders are curved.If you’re on a mobile device,...

New guidelines recommend chiropractic as only non-drug intervention for first four weeks of care. The new State of Oregon Evidence-Based Clinical Guidelines for the Evaluation and Management of Low Back Pain recommends spinal manipulation as...

Researchers have known the dangers of smoking tobacco for decades. Of course we know smoking cigarettes contributes to lung cancer, throat cancer, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, heart ailments, allergies and other breathing disorders. Yet, with all the solid,...

Over the next 30 years, the number of individuals age 65 and older will reach 70 million in theUnited Statesalone, and those 85 and older will comprise the fastest-growing segment of the population. As our elderly population increases, it becomes more important than...

Olympic and professional athletes train for years to get into tip-top shape for their chance at being the best in the world. That training includes consuming an amount of calories that the “Average Joe” couldn’t possibly fathom. Legendary Olympic medalist and swimmer...

Stress? – Yes, Exercise Helps! Exercising regularly benefits the body in more ways than one. Improved health and general well-being is the most commonly-known. There are also those who exercise regularly to maintain their good figures and build. Still, others...

Growing research has shown chiropractic care to be a safe and effective treatment for pregnant mothers and potentially beneficial for the baby growing within. Studies have discovered that over half of all women complain of lower back pain during pregnancy. As the...

Nothing is more frustrating for a chiropractor than a patient who has chronic low back pain and can’t find relief. Usually these patients bring with them multiple factors that could be contributing to their pain. Most have had prior testing that either shows a...